Hello /trv/. I'm going to take a short trip to Los Angeles for four days next week in order to get some paperwork (transcript, passport, etc) authenticated for a student visa for studying abroad. Thing is, I don't think I need to be at LA for so long, and the extra days are mostly a buffer for that 'just in case' scenario.

So basically, I'll be in LA for a while. Are there any things or places that may be worth checking out? Any interesting events next week? I know E3 isn't for another month, but I'm not going to wait that long so my travel plans can conveniently overlap with it, since it pushes back my university application process.

I'm not looking for the more money-dumping itenaries like a visit to Hollywood or a Dodgers game. I did see some mention of a book festival at USC which ends on May 1, so I'll certainly take part in that while it lasts, though I'll probably get there just in time for the tail end of the event, sadly enough. Anything else? Would it be a good idea to check out the nightlife even though I don't drink?